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MAKO 8 CTP/

Operator Guide

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Summary of Contents for Mako 8 CTP

Page 1: ...MAKO 8 CTP Operator Guide NEWS extra...

Page 2: ...564 8989 Fax Hong Kong 852 2 564 8821 Visit our Web site www ecrm com Proprietary Notice The information in this publication is the sole property of ECRM It cannot be reproduced in whole or in part w...

Page 3: ...Requirements 1 Laser Safety 2 Regulatory Information 3 System Operation 5 Introduction 5 Platesetter Parts 7 Starting Up the System 9 Shutting Down the System 9 Using the Platesetter Control Panel 10...

Page 4: ...ev 2 Media Handling 29 Introduction 29 Installing and Removing the Pin Bar 30 Loading Media 35 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 41 Introduction 41 General Maintenance 41 Clearing Misfeeds 47 Leveling t...

Page 5: ...oughly before operating the system or performing the procedures described in this guide This guide assumes the system is properly installed and plugged into the system power conditioner It also assume...

Page 6: ...pter 4 General Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter covers general maintenance items that can be performed by the operator This chapter includes troubleshooting tips and a procedure for re loc...

Page 7: ...unit and imaged After that the exposed plate is moved onto the media transport which feeds the plate into a customer supplied plate processor System Requirements System Power and Heat Dissipation Pow...

Page 8: ...er device and emits visible laser light which is considered hazardous by FDA published limits IMPORTANT WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified i...

Page 9: ...Part 15 Subpart J of the FCC rules The system was tested to Class A limits The following statements are required by the FCC Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party re...

Page 10: ...ith applicable regulations depends on the use of shielded cables which the user is responsible for procuring Identification and Certification Label ratings plate The identification and certification l...

Page 11: ...workstation The operator makes frequent use of the workstation For that reason the workstation should be set up next to the platesetter CtServer Software CtServer is used to send jobs to the platesett...

Page 12: ...tter the workstation and the workstation monitor all must be plugged into the power conditioner Figure 2 1 AC Power and I O Connections AC MAINS POWER AC OUTLETS PLATESETTER PC MONITOR AC INLET AC Pow...

Page 13: ...Figure 2 2 Note In order for the system to work properly the platesetter the CtServer computer and the computer monitor must all be plugged into the system power conditioner Be advised that if the de...

Page 14: ...with the system as standard equipment Additional pin bars can be ordered as an option Exposing sets of plates with different registration notch requirements is easily accomplished by changing the pin...

Page 15: ...When ONLINE appears the host computer can be powered on Once the host computer is powered on and running CtServer or the RIP and the Mako CTP is ONLINE the system is ready to expose images Shutting Do...

Page 16: ...ough the menu items and verify or change them as needed When you finish the system is ready for use Using the Control Panel to Access Menus The system control panel is used to access the menus The mai...

Page 17: ...es the next menu item to be displayed In the last item of a menu causes a return to the first item of the menu Cancels a pending load plate request but does not stop a job that is in progress The Emer...

Page 18: ...displays on the LCD Step 3 Press NEXT to enter the menu Step 4 Set the parameter to what you want Press SELECT to change the value Step 5 Press Next to go to the next parameter until you have complet...

Page 19: ...ng conditions Error conditions Power up Image complete HORIZONTAL MAGNIFICATION LIMITS 85 00 to 110 00 Sets the size of the image in the horizontal direction from 85 to 110 of nominal VERTICAL MAGNIFI...

Page 20: ...The Processor Processor Speed NEXT Overlap Outputting Imaging User Preferences User Maintenance Test Patterns Test Patterns SELECT SELECT MENU NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT User Menus MENU...

Page 21: ...aser at a higher temperature shortens the life of the laser USE TRANSPORT AS AN OUTPUT TRAY OPTIONS YES or NO YES disables the media transport conveyor and effectively makes the transport function as...

Page 22: ...of the online processor REGISTRATION DELAY BEFORE PINCHING PLATE LIMITS 0 10 seconds to 5 00 seconds Sets the length of time the system waits to close the pinch rollers after the plate is registered...

Page 23: ...s used to clean the transport RUN MEDIA ROLLERS This option runs the media rollers until the STOP button is pressed This function is used to clean the rollers DISPLAY ERROR LOG This option presents sy...

Page 24: ...ser Maintenance Program Run Version Run Display Media Rollers Error Log PREV NEXT MENU SELECT OK CANCEL EXPOSE ERROR ATTENTION Transport MENU Display Laser Log Preferences User Maintenance SELECT SELE...

Page 25: ...s are for the use of qualified technicians only NUMBER OF PLATES OPTIONS 1 to 60 This parameter specifies the number of plates to be imaged in the testing session The default value is 1 REVERSE IMAGE...

Page 26: ...the horizontal resolution to that value Horizontal Resolution is not displayed if a GRID test pattern is selected Resolution is model dependent Your options may differ from those listed above VERTICA...

Page 27: ...NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT HORIZONTAL VERTICAL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NEXT NEXT NEXT IMAGE OFFSET IMAGE LENGTH REVERSE IMAGE POLARITY EXPOSURE LEVEL OK TEST PATTERN SELECTIONS RUN CONTINUOUSLY DROOP SCOPE DRO...

Page 28: ...H DEPTH OPTIONS 0 00 to 1 00 00 0mm to 25 4 mm By picking a value you set the notch depth for test patterns DISTANCE FROM NOTCH TO LEADING EDGE OPTIONS 2 125 to 36 57 53 9mm to 928 9 mm This options s...

Page 29: ...shelf Step 2 Using the plate manufacturer s recommended step wedge cen ter the step wedge on the plate 6 inches 15 2 cm back from the leading edge as shown below Be sure to use two pieces of tape Make...

Page 30: ...the plate length being used Step 9 Set Magnification Horizontal to the magnification being used nor mally 100 Step 10 Set Magnification Vertical to the magnification being used nor mally 100 Step 11 S...

Page 31: ...DING PROCESSOR Plate is on the transport and the leading edge of the plate is moving into the processor EJECTING PLATE Exposing is complete and the plate is being ejected onto the plate transport ONLI...

Page 32: ...RE Alerts you that the laser is over temperature If you override this error in the User Preferences Menu the laser life will be shortened IMAGE OFFSET ERROR INCOMPATIBLE PARAMETERS This error is displ...

Page 33: ...dis plays Step 3 Press the Select key again The second System Configuration Screen displays Step 4 Convey the information on the two screens to your service pro vider Step 5 Press the select key to cl...

Page 34: ...28 AG114123 Rev 2...

Page 35: ...tall and remove a pin bar from the machine Media Media thickness 6 mil 0 15 mm 8 mil 0 20mm 10 mil 0 25mm 12 mil 0 30mm Media size Minimum 10 W x 10 L 254mm x 254mm Maximum 32 4 W x 45 0 L 824mm x 114...

Page 36: ...ed and edge registered Notch registered pin bars are for registering plates that are punched with a specific notch pattern This pattern matches up with the pins on both the platesetter s pin bar and t...

Page 37: ...igure 3 3 The registration pins align the plate with the platesetter s imaging system The interlock pin is a safety feature that prevents the system from imaging without a pin bar It disables a safety...

Page 38: ...ch registered bars This additional head pin controls the operation of a third internal registration pin that is located inside the machine just behind the input roller Figure 3 3 Pin Bars EDGE REGISTE...

Page 39: ...new pin bar above the pin bar mount assembly so that the interlock pin is just ahead of the stud shown in Figure 3 5 the back end of the pin bar lines up with the pin bar release lever Step 4 Push do...

Page 40: ...ase lever see Figure 3 4 Step 2 Place your thumb in the notch in the pin bar and your fingers in the recess in the pin bar mount assembly Figure 3 2 Step 3 Pinch the center of the pin bar to get a goo...

Page 41: ...hat the next plate to be imaged is different than previous plate but that it uses the same pin bar It is a prompt for you to load the new different type plate VERIFY BAR AND LOAD plate name bar name T...

Page 42: ...osition the plate gently and carefully Thin plates are especially susceptible to dings and dents Step 4 Push the plate to the left so that the edge of the plate contacts the registration pins in the p...

Page 43: ...is making good contact with the registration pins but the pinch roll ers don t close try re seating the pin bar After the pinch rollers close the platesetter does either of the following depending on...

Page 44: ...the plate fully engage the two registration pins on the pin bar see Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Loading Notch registered Plates Step 5 Gently adjust the position of the plate until the green Expose PLATE PI...

Page 45: ...ollers If you load a plate that it is making good contact with the registration pins but the pinch roll ers don t close try re seating the pin bar After the pinch rollers close the platesetter does ei...

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Page 47: ...re lint and dirt free Cleaning the System Clean the outside of the system and the pin bar with any mild detergent in clean water using a soft cotton cloth Don t use abrasive cleansers or chemical clea...

Page 48: ...er shown below It is posi tioned in a slot at the bottom of the rear main cover Step 3 Place your finger in the finger hole and gently pull the filter out of the slot Figure 4 1 Fan Filter Removal Ste...

Page 49: ...is located To clean the filter Step 1 Turn the power switch off Step 2 Locate the fan filter It is positioned over a hole in the rear where it is snugly fitted between the fan guard and the pan Step...

Page 50: ...lter 1 Turn the power switch off 2 Locate the fan filter It is positioned over a hole in the pan where it is snugly fitted between the fan guard and the pan 3 Gently pinch the filter to get hold of it...

Page 51: ...As the rollers turn gently wipe both the front and back rollers with the cloth being careful to not catch the cloth in the rollers Do not touch the rollers with bare hands The oils and dirt will con t...

Page 52: ...the output sensor to remove any debris buildup Figure 4 4 Media Transport Cleaning the Media Transport Belt Step 1 Use the User Maintenance Menu to run the transport Step 2 Using a lint free cloth mo...

Page 53: ...gain to stop the move ment Press the NEXT button to effect a movement of the plate toward the back of the machine and then press the button again to stop the movement Step 2 Exercise the PREV and NEXT...

Page 54: ...shelf in the pedestal Step 2 Disconnect the SCSI cable from the PC attached to the Mako CTP Leaving the SCSI cable connected to the Mako CTP gently coil the power cable and store it on the shelf in t...

Page 55: ...eat dissipation 1 HORIZONTAL MAGNIFICATION menu item 13 22 HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION menu item 20 humidity requirements 1 I IGNORE LASER TEMPERATURE ERRORS menu item 15 IGNORE THE PROCESSOR menu item 16 I...

Page 56: ...light requirement 30 SELECT Key 11 setting parameters 12 shutting down the system 9 starting the system 9 STOP Key 11 system components CtServer Software 5 platesetter 5 power conditioner 6 workstati...

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